Art might not be the first thing a person thinks about when a person thinks about a party, but it very well might be soon. The underground art scene in Singapore is thriving, alive and well, and for several years, there have been all kinds of alternative art events to attend.
Many people have criticized Singapore’s art scene of yore, even calling the nation’s cultural of-ferings boring. However, in recent years, artists and promoters have been working hand in hand to improve the scene, making it into something that many different types of artists want to take part in. The public has followed suit, eagerly jumping at the chance to attend such special art events that start during the day and rage into the night. These events provide an opportunity for many different genres of art to come together to present a cohesive and exciting underground show.
Such shows often repurpose venues usually incorporated in a different way, making them even more exciting. This kind of “disruptive” art is a great way to take people off guard, inspiring them to think outside of the box when confronting things they see every day. One example of a recent event was one hosted in conjunction with a Singapore art organization and a reggae music group. Throughout the day, art made from found objects was on display along with dance work-shops available for anyone interested in learning. DJs spun music throughout the hours-long event, and video projections added a modern art twist to the entire display. The outdoor venue where the underground event was held is also home to Singapore’s two largest legal graffiti walls.
Now, parties that last all day and night in unexpected places — like a mall previously used for massage parlors and karaoke bars — are the norm, including a regular monthly party that ro-tates different music genres to attract new crowds as well as inspire old ones. Organizers and promoters are working to offer a wide range of venues for these underground show, digging up local Singapore talent or looking abroad to see what kinds of cultures they can showcase. An-other recent event showcased animation and a Brazilian-themed carnival, for example.
Interested in Singapore’s underground art scene but not sure how you can take part? Start by taking an art class through SGArtClass.com. SGArtClass.com is a safe and painless way to in-vestigate different genres of art that you might never have considered in the past. This could range from graffiti art to assemblage art to found object art, like that on display during one of Singapore’s underground art parties. Knowledgable teachers will guide you on your journey of discovery, helping you determine just what you can make out of a collection of recycled items for assemblage art tutorials or the exact technique of making different textures and effects on a work while using a can of spray paint.
To learn more about Singapore’s underground arts scene, go to http://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/12/underground-arts-events-thrive-in-singapore.html.